Climate Change Data

Unifrutti Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance
  • Safe and Nutritious Fruit

Environmental Achievements

  • Increased the planting area under plastic cover in Chile by 20 hectares, leading to a 20% reduction in water consumption.
  • Incorporated electrostatic technology in foliar field applications in Chile, leading to a considerable reduction in water volume and fuel consumption.
  • Introduced 2 electric forklifts running on lithium batteries in Copiapo Plant, Chile, offering up to 80% energy savings.
  • Installation of 6 new solar projects in Chile with a total installed capacity of 2 MWp.
  • Signed an agreement to build new rooftop solar panel projects in Chile with a total installed capacity of 2.3 MWp.
  • First phase of PV System completed in South Africa, reducing electricity costs and diesel use.
  • Installation of solar panels on a 5,500 m2 facility in Matroozefontein, South Africa, reducing electricity costs by 33%.
  • Photovoltaic systems at Oranfrizer in Italy meet 30% of daily energy requirements.
  • Planted over 140,000 native tree seedlings across more than 300 hectares in the Philippines.
  • Reforested 41.2 hectares in the Philippines in 2022.
  • Recycled 400 liters of oil from water runoff in South Africa.

Social Achievements

  • Organised food safety training programmes for 200 partner growers in the Philippines.
  • Provided support to 7 women-led farms in the Philippines.
  • Supported 46 women-led farms in Chile, 4 in South Africa, and 6 in Italy.
  • Implemented initiatives to promote the employability of people with disabilities in Chile.
  • Launched a mental health awareness campaign in the Philippines with over 400 participants.
  • Organised the annual Sports Festival in the Philippines.
  • Implemented initiatives to foster employee wellbeing in South Africa (medical assistance, crèche expenses, counselling services).
  • Implemented initiatives to foster employee wellbeing in Chile (psychosocial risk surveillance, ophthalmological operations).

Governance Achievements

  • Appointed a new Board in early 2023 with a member having a solid ESG background.
  • Initiated a new compliance roadmap and completed the revision of the Group Code of Conduct.
  • Set KPIs for ESG performance at the regional leadership level.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Leverage traceability across the whole value chain by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • 100% sustainable packaging by 2030
  • 100% eligible waste to reach its maximum value by 2030
  • Develop an installed generation capacity equivalent to 20% of the annual electricity consumption of Unifrutti Chile by the end of 2023.

Environmental Challenges

  • Industry challenges, changing customer demands, evolving industry and ESG regulation, climate change, geopolitical and financial instabilities, and other business disruptions.
  • Destruction of banana yields due to fusarium wilt and nutritional problems in the Philippines.
  • Water scarcity in Chile due to potential droughts and extreme weather conditions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Successfully navigated through industry challenges while unpacking opportunities to expand markets and offerings.
  • Close collaboration with local growers in the Philippines, providing access to improved banana clones tolerant to fusarium wilt.
  • Implemented strategies in Chile including constructing storage reservoirs, introducing new water supply sources, and applying technified irrigation.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • GlobalG.A.P. certification requirements for suppliers.
  • Supplier Code of Conduct in Chile (under final review in 2022).
  • Responsible producer agreement based on GlobalG.A.P. in South Africa.
  • SA8000 standard criteria for suppliers in Italy.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Droughts
  • Extreme weather conditions
Transition Risks
  • Evolving ESG regulation
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Investment in renewable energy

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Certifications: GlobalG.A.P., BRC Global Standard (BRCGS), Rainforest Alliance, ISO 14001, IFS Database, Sedex, SMETA, PrimusGFS, Japanese Agricultural Standard

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 1: No Poverty
  • SDG 2: Zero Hunger
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 13: Climate Action

Unifrutti's initiatives align with these SDGs through community development programs, sustainable agriculture practices, and climate change mitigation efforts.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • R-PET packaging in Italy
  • Improved banana clones tolerant to fusarium wilt in the Philippines

Awards & Recognition

  • Safety Seal Certification from the Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) Region XI in the Philippines.